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Live Oak County, TX market data
How Live Oak County compares with other counties for 56 business types: competitors, household spending, official counts and growth.
- Population, 2025
- 11,929
- +5.1% since 2020
- Households
- 4,358
- Median household income
- $57,150
- +6.1% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $159,200
- Jobs located here
- 3,120
- Highest market score
- 71
- Doctors, dentists and clinics, #300 of 2,394 scored counties
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Free10 actions over 3 days, no cardSurvey estimates 2020–2024 · population estimates 2025 · official business counts 2023 · map listings September 2026 · Data credits · How we measure
What this means
Live Oak County has an estimated 11,929 people and 4,358 households. Population estimates show Live Oak County grew 5.1% from 2020 to 2025, faster than the U.S. (+3.1%). Median household income in Live Oak County is $57,150, 29% below the U.S. median of $80,734. Against the 2015–2019 survey, the median rose 6.1%, before inflation.
Relative to the U.S., household spending in Live Oak County runs highest on vehicle insurance (an index of 120, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on memberships, classes and admissions (60).
Of the business types scored in Live Oak County, medical and dental practices (71); real estate businesses (58); and clothing, shoe and laundry businesses (57) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For medical and dental practices, that ranks #300 of 2,394 scored counties.
Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for convenience stores (5.2 times the U.S. rate) and lowest for salons, barbers and spas (32% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Live Oak County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Live Oak County with other counties for that business type, from 0 to 100. Spending per listing divides a whole spending line (all vehicle repairs, all eating out) by one type’s listings: the demand for each competitor, not a business’s revenue. Compare it across markets with its index, where 100 is the U.S. figure for the same type; the real estate types, whose line is all housing costs, show the index only. How the score works.
| Business type | Score | Rank among counties | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Spending per listing vs. U.S. (100) | Official establishments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 71 | #300 of 2,394 | 8 | 18.4 | $541K | 355 | Under 3 |
| Real estate | 58 | #676 of 2,229 | 9 | 20.7 | Index only | 154 | 4 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 57 | #814 of 2,210 | 6 | 13.8 | $1.2M | 139 | Under 3 |
| Hair salons | 56 | #876 of 2,339 | 7 | 16.1 | $493K | 114 | Under 3 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 49 | #1,222 of 2,385 | 14 | 32.1 | $246K | 116 | Under 3 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 48 | #1,173 of 2,176 | 9 | 20.7 | Index only | 122 | Under 3 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 46 | #1,198 of 2,087 | 6 | 13.8 | $1.2M | 96 | Under 3 |
| Auto repair shops | 39 | #1,694 of 2,378 | 9 | 20.7 | $409K | 92 | 6 |
| Pet businesses | 32 | #1,836 of 2,200 | 12 | 27.5 | $282K | 32 | Under 3 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 30 | #2,044 of 2,405 | 25 | 57.4 | $576K | 87 | 15 |
| Convenience stores | 28 | #1,873 of 2,261 | 18 | 41.3 | $1.3M | 17 | Under 3 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 28 | #2,033 of 2,402 | 23 | 52.8 | $1.1M | 31 | Under 3 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 25 | #2,196 of 2,405 | 55 | 126.2 | $262K | 71 | 28 |
| Auto repair and car care | 23 | #2,232 of 2,401 | 24 | 55.1 | $153K | 57 | 9 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 22 | #2,027 of 2,222 | 13 | 29.8 | $1.1M | 36 | 13 |
| Gas stations | 22 | #2,198 of 2,358 | 18 | 41.3 | $668K | 28 | 13 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 9.2 | $3.6M | 87 | Under 3 |
| Barbershops | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 9.2 | $862K | 46 | Under 3 |
| Car washes and detailing | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 9.2 | $921K | 37 | Under 3 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 9.2 | $3.6M | 97 | Under 3 |
| Grocery stores | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 9.2 | $6.1M | 65 | Under 3 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 9.2 | $845K | 33 | Under 3 |
| Tire shops | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 9.2 | $921K | 37 | Under 3 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 6.9 | $857K | 129 | Under 3 |
| Insurance agencies | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 6.9 | $3.4M | 272 | 4 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 4.6 | $2.2M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Funeral homes | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 4.6 | $356K | Too few | Under 3 |
| Gyms | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 4.6 | $1.3M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Home repair trades | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 4.6 | $5.5M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pizza | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 4.6 | $7.2M | Too few | 13 |
| Spas and skin care | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 4.6 | $1.7M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Veterinarians | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 4.6 | $1.7M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Child care and preschools | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 2.3 | $1.7M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Chiropractors | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 2.3 | $4.3M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Electricians | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 2.3 | $11.1M | Too few | Under 3 |
| HVAC and plumbing | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 2.3 | $11.1M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 2.3 | $5.7M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 2.3 | $2.6M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Nail salons | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 2.3 | $3.4M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 2.3 | $3.7M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 2.3 | $5.7M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pet stores | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 2.3 | $3.4M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 2.3 | $4.3M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Collision repair and body shops | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Home inspectors | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| House cleaning | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Laundromats | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Optometrists and eye care | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Physical therapy | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Property management | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Roofing and gutters | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
Household spending in Live Oak County
What households here spend in a year on each line, in total and per household, with the index against the U.S. average (100).
| Spending line | A year, all households | Per household | Index vs. U.S. (100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle maintenance and repairs | $3.7M | $845 | 88 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $12M | $2,758 | 106 |
| Food away from home | $14.4M | $3,302 | 81 |
| Groceries | $24.2M | $5,559 | 88 |
| Personal care products and services | $3.4M | $791 | 79 |
| Child care and other personal services | $1.7M | $380 | 65 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $2.6M | $590 | 60 |
| Medical and dental services | $4.3M | $993 | 77 |
| Pets | $3.4M | $776 | 85 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $7.3M | $1,684 | 82 |
| Vehicle insurance | $10.2M | $2,350 | 120 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $11.1M | $2,541 | 84 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $5.7M | $1,319 | 93 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $59.9M | $13,745 | 82 |
Household spending is estimated from the incomes of the households in each neighborhood, using what households at each income spent nationally in 2024, adjusted for the region. It counts what residents spend, wherever they spend it.
Population and households in Live Oak County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 11,929+5.1% since 2020
- Households
- 4,358
- Median age
- 41.0
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 71%
- Vehicles per household
- 1.7
- Land area
- 1,040 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 11
- Median household income
- $57,150+6.1% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $78,578
- Median home value
- $159,200
- Jobs located here
- 3,120
- Daytime population
- 10,839Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Live Oak County, TX growing?
Population estimates put Live Oak County at 11,929 people in 2025, up 5.1% since 2020, faster than the U.S. (+3.1%). It has 4,358 households. Median household income rose 6.1% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
How much do households in Live Oak County, TX spend?
Households in Live Oak County spend about $59.9M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $24.2M on groceries and $14.4M on food away from home. Set against the U.S., households in Live Oak County spend the most on vehicle insurance (an index of 120, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on memberships, classes and admissions (60).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Live Oak County, TX?
The highest Groundwork market scores in Live Oak County are for medical and dental practices (71); real estate businesses (58); and clothing, shoe and laundry businesses (57). Live Oak County ranks #300 of 2,394 scored counties for medical and dental practices.
How does Live Oak County, TX compare with the U.S.?
The median household income in Live Oak County is $57,150 a year, 29% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population rose 5.1% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $159,200, against $332,700 for the U.S. For its number of households, Live Oak County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for convenience stores (5.2 times the U.S. rate) and the fewest for salons, barbers and spas (32% below the U.S. rate).
What is the Groundwork market score?
The Groundwork market score runs from 0 to 100 and compares a market with others of its kind for one business type: states with states, metro areas with metro areas, small-town markets and counties with their own. It weighs household spending per competitor (35%), households per business with payroll (25%), population growth (20%) and spending power (20%), each ranked against those peers. A higher score means that, taken together, the market has more household spending and more households for each business already there, faster population growth and more spending per household than similar markets. It describes a market, not any one site or deal. 16 of the 56 business types have a score in Live Oak County, each ranked against other counties.
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